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T357 RAA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,898 mi
Last recorded103,898 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 RAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,510 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,104 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat nearside rear.

offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,321 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside mirror glass cracked.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,360 miles

both front brake flexi pipes not clipped [secure ]

Pass 12 Mar 2011 80,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing more on inner edge

front windscreen has water ingress in n/s/f lower corner

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2009 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,419 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,646 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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T357 RAA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T357 RAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T357 RAA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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